Hike Programme
July/august 2010
MEET:
Burgh Quay
DEPART:
Sundays 10.00 am
COST:
Private
bus. €12 (unless stated otherwise)
2nd pick-up point: On the outward journey, the bus will stop briefly to collect walkers at the pick-up point. Should the bus be full on departure from Burgh Quay, this facility cannot be offered.
2nd drop-off
point: On the
return journey, where indicated, the bus will stop near the outward
pick-up point to drop off any hikers. We regret this is not possible on
all hikes.
| Sunday
11 July 2010 ---Cleevaun Lough Leader: Steve Buckney 2nd pick-up & return drop-off points: Beside the pond in Sean Walsh Park on the Tallaght By-pass. Route: Forest Entrance Ballylow Bridge (GR O 061 129) * Ballydonnell South * Duff Hill * Mullaghcleevaun East * Cleevaun Lough * tracks by Ballyhemushboy Brook * Ballynultagh * Ballynultagh Gap CP Distance: 18km Ascent: 750m Map: OS 56, Harvey |
| Sunday
18 July 2010 ---Lugnaquillia & Zig-Zags Leader: Ita O'Hanlon 2nd pick-up & drop-off points: Bus stop before Loughlinstown Roundabout. Route: Barravore Car Park (GR 067 941) * Footbridge * Forest Track * Fraughan Rock Glen * Percy’s Table * Lugnaquillia * Cloghernagh Ridge * Corrigasleggaun Mtn * Carrawaystick Mtn * Kelly’s Lough * Brook Track * Zig-Zags (GR 087 921). Distance: 16km Ascent: 850m Map: OS 56, 62, Harvey |
| Sunday 25 July 2010 ---The Mourne Mountains Leader: Tom Kenny 2nd pick-up & drop-off points: Bus Stop on Swords Bypass GR 185 463 (located ON THE BYPASS just south of the footbridge which is adjacent to the R106 Swords to Malahide road roundabout and very near to the Pavilion Shopping Centre). Route: Carrick Little Car Park (G.R. 345 219) – Mourne Wall – Slieve Binnian – Black Castles – North Tor (678m) – Slievelamagan Mtn – Cove Mtn – Slieve Beg – Brandy Path –Carrick Little Car Park (G.R. 345 219) Distance: 18km Ascent: 900m Map: OSNI Discoverer Sheet 29 Note: Cost will be €15 for this trip and the bus will depart at the earlier time of 9.30am. |
| Sunday 1
August 2010 NO HIKE |
| Sunday 8
August 2010 NO HIKE |
| Sunday 15
August 2010 NO HIKE |
| Sunday 22 August 2010 ---Barravore Circuit Leader: Bill Fine 2nd pick-up & drop-off points: Bus Stop before Loughlinstown Roundabout Route: Barravore Car Park (GR 067 941) * Fraughan Rock Glen * Lugnaquillia * Cannow * Spot Height 712 * Camenabologue * Table Track * Glenmalure Y.H. * Barravore Car Park. Distance: 16km Ascent: 920m Map: OS 56, Harvey |
| Sunday 29 August 2010 ---Sally Gap to Ballyknockan Leader: Mick Heneghan 2nd pick-up point: Bus Stop at Rathfarnham Castle, before the Yellow House Route:Sally Gap * Carrigvore * Gravale * Duff Hill * East Top * Mullaghcleevaun * Billy Byrne's Gap * Monbane * Silsean * Ballyknockan Distance: 17km Ascent: 850m Map: OS 56, Harvey |
| Sunday 5 September 2010 ---South West Wicklow * Introductory Hike * Leader: Brian Flynn 2nd pick-up & return drop-off points: Beside the pond in Sean Walsh Park on the Tallaght By- pass. Route: Laneway (S 983 871) * Cornan West * Carrig * Keadeen * Slievereagh * Ballinabarney Gap * Ballineddan * Rathgorragh * Toorboy Distance: 18km Ascent: 750m Map: OS 56, 62 |
Introductory Hike
This hike is tailored for non-members who are considering joining the
Hillwalkers Club. It offers the opportunity to sample a typical
Hillwalkers hike, as well as meeting club members.
Interested individuals should equip themselves appropriately for a
day in the hills: adequate hiking boots, waterproof coat and leggings,
hat, gloves, lunch and hot / cold drinks. In order to enjoy the hike,
you will need a good level of fitness.
Membership forms will be available, should you wish to join the club on completion of the introductory hike. Enquiries: 086-3563843